For whatever reason I hadn’t given the pattern much thought, and I know I’ve seen people using the pattern all over the place. I’m so glad I looked at it more. I didn’t realize the pattern came with a dress option, long sleeve option, and different short sleeve options! Holy moly, this pattern is loaded with goodness. It’s also awesome that the size range is 12 months to a 6/7, even better.

I also love that there’s no hemming, it’s all raw edges on the sleeves and bottom and that the seams are raw edge exposed. Nice and comfy. Are they coming out in adult sizes soon? I hope.

Anyway, my first trial was a little dress for Emily. Simple, blue and soft. She loves it. I was thinking of doing some embellishing, but I think it’s cute as it is, too. Plus she’s all about layering a dress over anything she wears these days.

I also got to chatting with Shelly, owner of Patterns by Figgy’s, because I was pretty excited about the pattern, and she is really so nice. So, just keep your eye out for some fun little surprises coming up soon!

and take a look at miss grumpy pants who was pouting on the bed because she didn’t get a blue dress…patience my dear, patience!

40 Responses to tee for two (for emily)

Very cute dress!! Knits really are the best, aren’t they? I know my older daughter always goes straight for them vs. woven things I’ve made for her. And speaking of making things for your kids, at least that’s the face you get when you DON’T make something, as opposed to the face you get because they’re being forced to wear something handmade. I’m guessing that face will emerge somewhere around 11 years old around here…

I bought this pattern recently but haven’t gotten around to making anything yet. It’s so sooo cute! My kiddos are pretty much the same – always wanting something handmade if the other gets something. Though I have a boy and a girl so they don’t always want exactly the same things!

can you tell us where you buy your knit material. My daughter has such an odd figure that she looks best in knit leggings/pants and tops.(and I want to make her panties) Just get overwhelmed at the thought of buying fabric online. The options……

I have never worked with knits before. I am scared of working with them. Too stretchy; however, you have given me hope and maybe I will try.Last pic reminds me of me when I was little. My mom used to make all our clothes and if my sister got something and i didn’t, I was all pouty faced too.

Such a fun post Anna with the great photos accompanying it! Way back, I used to sew knits all the time for bot my kids. I’ll have to start over now with the grandchildren! I’ll be watching what you do.

This is my absolute favorite pattern, and this was the first thing I made using knits. They did such a great job showing just how easy they can be to sew with. Since my little one is still, well – little, I often scour the clearance racks at Target for the XXXXL clothes to cut up and use for material. There’s always plenty to spare!